Mernabelle Mary Thomas of Naples, FL and formerly of Canton, OH died January 30, 2017. She was born October, 1920, to Earl and Ellen Miller. She is predeceased by her parents, three sisters, and two nephews, and more recently by her husband of 61 years, John M. Thomas, M.D. who died June, 2006 in Canton, OH. "Mert" and John are survived by six children: John Richard (Marion Johler) Thomas of Naples, FL; James(Suzanne) Thomas of North Canton, OH; Ellen (Gregory) Eggland of Naples, FL; Ann (James) Nagle of Bainbridge Island, WA; Jean Neundorfer of Houston, TX; Patricia (James) Admonius of Naples, FL; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. William Church, Naples, FL on February 6th at 10AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery Chapel Saturday, February 11 at 11AM in Massillon with Father Thomas Dyer officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mert's honor to St William Catholic Church, 601 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34108 or Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.